A whispered diagnosis, prayers over a sick child, and leaves believed to have healing powers. For generations, the albularyo has held a place in Filipino folklore and everyday life. But what really happens during a visit, and where does traditional healing end and modern medicine begin? Read more »
Beyond its reputation for witchcraft, Siquijor preserves traditional healing practices, medicinal plant knowledge and spiritual traditions documented by researchers. Read more »
Eight surviving Spanish colonial stone cemeteries in Iloilo are the focus of a new book documenting the province’s artistic traditions and historical heritage. Read more »
AstraZeneca has officially moved its experimental drug, elecoglipron, into late-stage trials after mid-stage clinical data revealed that a simple, once-daily pill can deliver double-digit weight loss. According to results published in The Lancet, patients taking the tablet shed an average of 10.5% of their body weight over 26 weeks, with the highest dose increasing this to 11.8% by week 36. Read more »
Filipinos managing long-term and costly illnesses can expect some relief as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed 10 additional medicines to be exempted from value-added tax (VAT). Read more »
Researchers from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Pharmacy have developed an herbal tablet to help manage diabetes. Read more »
